Band 5 – Locum Pharmacy Technician – London

Pulsejobs.com; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a dedicated Locum Pharmacy Technician for a 4-month role in London. The successful candidate will provide Medicines Optimisation and Management services, ensuring safe handling of medications and collaborating with community healthcare teams for effective patient care. Ideal for professionals with relevant experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ post-registration NHS hospital pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and support on safe handling of medicines.
• Support medicines optimisation in patients' homes.
• Work with healthcare colleagues for seamless patient care.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

Role: Locum Pharmacy Technician Medicines Optimisation and Medicine Management
Banding: Band 5
Location: London
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 4 months
Rate: £19 – £22 per hour

We are seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join our community healthcare team. The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive Medicines Optimisation and Medicines Management service, including technical advice and support on the safe and secure handling of medicines. This role is essential in supporting medicines optimisation and management in patients’ homes and working with community healthcare colleagues to ensure seamless patient care across the primary care interface.

Duties and Responsibilities:

In this role, you will provide technical advice and support on the safe and secure handling of medicines, support medicines optimisation and management in patients’ homes, and work with community healthcare colleagues to provide seamless patient care. You will also be responsible for education and training, working alongside a multidisciplinary district nursing team, and being supported by the Lead Pharmacist and District Nursing Clinical Leads

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience/Knowledge:

• • NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or Qualified Pharmacy Technician with relevant certification.
  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC) as a pharmacy technician.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ post-registration NHS hospital pharmacy experience.

• Skills/Abilities:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients and healthcare professionals.
  • Good organizational skills to manage workload and meet deadlines.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

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Reasonable Adjustments:

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